This tomb, built in 1570, is of particular cultural significance as it was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent.
1500-1857 North + West
Why is this gall bladder in such an extravagant case?
Goa stone and gold case
Out of the absolute of Hindu metaphysics comes the nearest visualisation you can get to of a trance.
Three Aspects of the Absolute
"One of the great masterpieces of world art was really given rise to by the openness of the Muslim mind."
Krishna Holds Up Mount Govardhan
For centuries, handwoven cloth from the Kashmir region of the Indian subcontinent has been revered for its exquisite softness and decorative surface patterns.
Cashmere shawls
Follow V&A's conservation team as they carefully clean and repair a magnificent 19th century jama – a style of garment worn by men in India for centuries.
Conservation: Indian jama
Eleven painted scenes in a single page.
A page from the Mewar Ramayana
Curious about the vibrant colors in Mughal paintings? Learn about the art of imperial painting here.
Exploring Color in Mughal Paintings
This huge white-marble mausoleum is recognized the world over for its splendor, symmetry, and stunning gardens.
The Taj Mahal
Who’s that in the plumed hat? From emperors to kings, the painter Bichitr mastered court portraiture.
Bichitr, Jahangir Preferring a Sufi Shaikh to ...
Under Akbar the Great, the Mughal style of painting blended Indian, Persian, and Western artistic traditions.
Illustration from the Akbarnama
Made for a sultan, this unusual automaton emblematizes the fierce hostility between British and Indian rulers.
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